Stephanos G. - Dec 01 2023

_{Creamy Rich Rock Lobster Bisque}

Elevate your culinary experience this festive season with The Ribeye Club's Wild Seafood Collection. Our featured recipe, the Creamy Rich Rock Lobster Bisque, showcases an 800g - 1kg Rock Lobster, delivering a luxurious and heartwarming dish perfect for your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients:

• 1 Rock Lobster (800g - 1kg) from The Ribeye Club's Wild Seafood Collection
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1 Shallot, finely chopped
• 1 Celery Stalk, chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves, smashed
• 200 ml White Wine
• 60 g Tomato Paste
• 1 liter Chicken or Seafood Stock
• 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
• 1 Sprig Fresh Tarragon
• 1 Dried Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt or Sea Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Bacon Fat (or substitute with butter)
• 40 g All-Purpose Flour
• 300 g Heavy Whipping Cream
• Cayenne Pepper and Crackers for garnish

Instructions:

Preparing the Rock Lobster: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Rock Lobster and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the shell turns bright red. Remove the lobster and let it cool. Extract the meat from the shell, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside. Reserve the shells and 2 cups of the cooking water.

Making the Lobster Broth: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in tomato paste, then add white wine to deglaze the pot. Add the reserved lobster shells, cooking water, chicken or seafood stock, thyme, tarragon, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract as much flavor as possible.

Creating the Bisque: In a separate pot, melt butter and bacon fat. Add flour, whisking until smooth. Gradually pour in the strained lobster broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously. Cook until the bisque thickens. Add the reserved lobster meat. Adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and crackers on the side.

Conclusion: This Creamy Rich Rock Lobster Bisque, featuring a premium Rock Lobster from The Ribeye Club's Wild Seafood Collection, is a true testament to luxury and flavor. Perfect for New Year's Eve or any special occasion, it's sure to be a memorable part of your festive feast.

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